There are two great events for skiers in the Seattle area this weekend.

I just got back from Ski Dazzle, at WaMu Center, just around the corner from famous Century Link Field! There are several ski gear retailers offering great deals on all kinds of equipment, including Sturtevant’s, Mountain 2 Sound Outfitters, and Helly Hansen. Many […]

People often call to ask us “What gear should I buy? What is the best gear available?” It is difficult to say what exactly you should buy- there is so much great gear out there, and everyone has different needs and tastes. The best tip we can offer to any consumer is BUY AMERICAN. The […]

Summer is tent season here at Rainy Pass Repair. Although we can fix many problems such as tears, broken zippers, and missing hardware, there are certain conditions which we cannot repair. The main issue that we see is UV damage or “sun rot.” UV damage is most common on tents and rain flies, but can […]

With summer fast approaching, more and more folks will be hanging up their keys to hit the streets on their pedals. Here’s some insider tips on customizing your cycling gear to fit your needs and also how to save big money by adding years to the life of your current gear.

We all know that there are a million uses for duct tape. Once you start looking, you will see it everywhere you go… small patches of silver or black shining on coats, tents, or bags where people have made their own temporary repairs.

We see all types of zipper problems here at Rainy Pass Repair, and zipper corrosion is one problem that you can easily prevent. Here are some tips to keep your zippers fresh and clean, and keep you out there doing the things that you love to do.

Zipper corrosion occurs when the metal parts of a […]

By Lindsey|2015-03-27T18:15:13+00:00March 27th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Preventing Zipper Corrosion

We recently started taking care of warranty services for a cool new tent company from the UK called Tentsile. They make some great hammock tents that are designed to hang from trees, like a portable tree house. This is particularly useful here in the Pacific Northwest or other areas where wet ground is common.

Tentsile graciously sent […]

By Lindsey|2015-03-13T22:47:22+00:00March 13th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent

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